Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Community Care Live; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 44.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

Move through Menopause Course

Learning & Development Opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Wokingham Borough Council is recruiting a Social Worker into the Mental Health Team on a full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract. The role involves safeguarding adults, assessing capacity, and coordinating care plans under Care Act and Mental Health Act provisions.

The post offers a supportive team, emphasis on person-centred practice, and a hybrid working model combining home, office, and field visits. The team collaborates with carers and partner organisations, with opportunities for

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)
• A minimum of 1 year's post-qualification experience and completion of ASYE
• Knowledge of statutory frameworks (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act & Mental Health Act)
• A solution-focused, compassionate team player
• Approved Mental Health Professional qualification is desirable
• Knowledge of mental health disorders
• Experience in a Social Care or health care environment
• Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car)

Aufgaben

• Assessing and reviewing the needs of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014
• Offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support services
• Carrying out risk assessments and developing safety plans
• Working in a person-centred way, respecting people’s dignity, culture, and wishes
• Using a strengths-based approach to help people live independently
• Working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations

Kenntnisse

Compassionate team player

Mental health knowledge

ASYE

Ausbildung

Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England)

Jobbeschreibung

Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: £44,253 - £50,909 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Location: Wokingham

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 01/11/2026 at 23:00

Reference: 702628

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our supportive and dedicated Mental Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 1-year fixed term contract.

As a Social Worker, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding adults and assessing mental capacity, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time. You’ll give practical advice, connect individuals to local community and voluntary services, and promote wellbeing. You’ll also carry out assessments under the Care Act and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act, put together personalised support plans, and work with our commissioning team to arrange care that meets people’s needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores amongst the highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection. We were especially proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you’re new to the role or bringing years of experience, you’ll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference. We work flexibly through a hybrid model, combining home working, office collaboration, and in-person visits.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support #SocialCareFuture, a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most.

AMHP - Those on the AMHP rota receive a substantial AMHP allowance of £5355 - £7000 (depending on experience)

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave

entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline

7 days per week

Employee Assistance Programme

with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

Free Eye Tests

Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

located at Shute End, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes–

including Car and Cycleto Work

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

running, football, cricket, and more

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

And more!

Key responsibilities:

• Assessing and reviewing the needs of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014
• Offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support services
• Carrying out risk assessments and developing safety plans
• Working in a person-centred way, respecting people’s dignity, culture, and wishes
• Using a strengths-based approach to help people live independently
• Working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)
• A minimum of 1 years’ post-qualification experience and completion of ASYE
• Good working knowledge of the statutory frameworks (i.e. Care Act, Mental Capacity Act & Mental Health Act) and of an appropriate range of professional interventions.
• A solution focused, compassionate team player
• Approved Mental Health Professional qualification is desirable
• Knowledge of mental health disorders
• Experience in a Social Care or health care environment
• Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car)

Our area

Wokingham Borough is a thriving area in the heart of Berkshire, offering great transport links, excellent schools, strong communities, and beautiful countryside. With a growing economy and low crime, it’s a great place to live and work. We’re also committed to becoming a Marmot Borough, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and reducing inequalities across our diverse community.

To request further information or to have an informal discussion about this role, please email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 1st November 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer